Phosphoric acid

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LarryM
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Phosphoric acid

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AC 43 says:
Use of acid-based strippers, chemical removers, or chemical conversion coatings are not permitted on steel parts without engineering
authorization.

And yet I'm still tempted to give my steel parts a phosphoric acid bath before priming. Any thoughts or experience?
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Terry Hand
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Re: Phosphoric acid

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Have you looked at self-etching primers?
Semper Fi,

Terry Hand
Athens GA
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